THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN INDIA POST-INDEPENDENCE

AUTHOR – URVASHI NAVIN LIMBACHIYA, STUDENT AT M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – URVASHI NAVIN LIMBACHIYA, THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN INDIA POST-INDEPENDENCE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 12-15, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

This article is published in the collaborated special issue of M.K.E.S. College of Law and the Institute of Legal Education (ILE), titled “Women’s Rights and Legal Reforms” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-4-6). .

Abstract

India’s post-independence era marked a significant shift in the status and roles of women in society. Post-independence, the transformation of women’s status has been a multifaceted process, influenced by changes in laws, economic opportunities, education, and cultural shifts. One of the most notable changes post-independence was the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, which guaranteed fundamental rights to all citizens, regardless of gender. Access to education for women improved significantly in post-independence India. The government played a key role by establishing numerous schools, universities, and vocational programs aimed at increasing female literacy and providing women with better opportunities for career advancement. The rise of women in the workforce has been a key aspect of post-independence societal change. Traditionally, women were primarily engaged in agriculture, but with the introduction of new economic policies, women found increasing opportunities in urban industries and services. Women’s participation in politics has been a significant milestone in post-independence India. Despite the legal and social strides, women in India still face significant challenges in achieving full equality

Keywords: Status of women, legal and constitutional reforms, educational reforms, political empowerment of women, National Policy on the Empowerment of Women, 2001